[View here as a Twitter thread] Trump pummels our emotions. He keeps Democrats on a roller coaster of outrage and anxiety. His followers swing from elation at his latest antics to fear and fury at Democrats. 1/ Like Putin, Trump governs by keeping everyone spinning. (What do I mean? See twitter.com/Teri_Kanefield… ) Yesterday’s moment was when Trump …
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Trump has been attacking the FBI since he took office. Why? Trump’s goal—and one of his method for undermining the Mueller probe and putting himself above the law—is to create what Paxton calls a A Cult of Leadership. [View here as a Twitter thread] 1/ From Paxton: The followers believe the Leader’s instincts are superior …
The white men of the GOP view Kavanaugh (and themselves) as victims. I’ll give some examples, then I’ll explain what this has to do with fascism. “What you want to do is destroy this guy’s life. . .”https://twitter.com/CNN/status/1045470944469426176 … 1/ “[Dr. Ford’s testimony] is a disgraceful smear campaign. . .” Don Jr. “It’s nice to see …
If Trump fires Rosenstein to shut down the probe, it will be a disaster—for Trump. Spoiler: I suspect his advisors have figured that out, and they’re pursuing a smarter strategy. 2/ If Trump tries to shut down the probe & Dems win control of the House after the midterms, Congress simply appoints an independent prosecutor. …
[View here as a Twitter thread] Some of you are worried there’s a case going to SCOTUS that may “get rid of double jeopardy” and “allow Trump to pardon state crimes.” It seems the case you’re all worrying about is Gamble v. US. 2/ And the article that seems to have you all worried is …
[View here as a Twitter thread] @stucam7771 asks why the GOP insists on Kavanaugh, despite credible allegations of sexual assault. 🙋♀️🙋♀️I have an explanation for why Trump is digging in. He WANTS this to be a cultural war. 2/ Think back. Past GOP nominees moved right during the primaries to appeal to the “base,” and …
Senator Graham: “I want to listen to her, but I’m being honest with you. . . what do you expect me to do?. . . ruin this guy’s life based on an accusation?” A brief history of rape laws puts the current debacle in context. For much of world history, rape was a property crime. …
[View here as a Twitter thread] Joe Walsh wants to know what happened to the GOP. He doesn’t understand how the “Law and Order” GOP morphed into the attack-the-FBI & obstruct justice GOP. twitter.com/WalshFreedom/s… I can explain. The problem is how he’s defining Law and Order. 1/ Remember Watergate? Iran-Contra? Nixon’s obstruction of justice? Scooter Libby’s perjury? …
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In the choice between Putin-style oligarchy and liberal democracy the Trump GOP has chosen Putin. Now, why would they do that? I’ll give you 6 reasons. Then I’ll offer a suggestion from a CSIS report about what we can do about it. [View here as a Twitter thread] 1/ Reason #1: Russian money. Lots of …
[View here as a Twitter thread] (Thread) Trump and the Russia Mafia What’s “collusion” got to do with it? Spoiler: The word is entirely inadequate and misdirects the inquiry. Fact: Trump was bought and paid for by the Russian mafia (Facts from Timothy Snyder, unless otherwise noted) 1/ Let’s begin with Semion Mogilevich. Mogilevich got …
